Baby name inspiration can be found everywhere, but there’s nothing like watching a soothing movie and thinking, “That’s a great baby name.” Sure, you can Google “vintage baby names,” unique nicknames, and gender-neutral names, but I think you can also find all of these categories under one umbrella. Baby names from John Hughes movies.
Think about Hughes’ movies — for example. Pretty in Pink, Home Alone, BeethovenTo name a few, they were created in the 80s and 90s, so it’s no wonder that his movie-inspired baby names feel retro and classic. But like Ferris, Maisie, and Rice, they all also have an incredibly unique feel to them. Even more common character names like Emily and Neil have fallen out of favor over the years and are now more unique choices than other baby names. While choosing some baby names inspired by John Hughes movies, I noticed that many of his characters had short, fun names like Ferris and Del. This kind of punchy name choice is really cool and versatile.
If John Hughes movies are already your comfort choice, why not take some inspiration from them for your baby’s name?
John Hughes was a great storyteller. I think it’s so perfect to give your baby a name that comes from his world. Choose your favorite movie, watch it, and enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling.
